Finance and Administration Manager(Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Organisation: Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC)
Job location: Kampala, Uganda
Reference: REF UNC002
Deadline: 15th January 2014 (5:00pm.)
About UNABCEC:
Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC) is a non-profit, non-political, member-driven association bringing together building and civil engineering contractors as well as construction-related materials manufacturers and/or suppliers to promote their mutual interest. KSK Associates is a Professional Services Firm that provides Financial Consultancy Services including Assurance and Business Advisory Services, Business Planning, Feasibility studies & Project Proposal Preparation, Human Resource, Risk Management and Information System Solutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•   The Manager Finance will do preparation/ lining up of payment vouchers for both cash and bank payments;
•   Entering approved payment requests into accounting software;
•   Follow up of accountability of advances following procedures in the accounting manual;
•   Posting Tax invoices and receipts for clients;
•   File all accounting documents in a professional manner;
•   Following up on due accounts from the clients and reconciliation of clients’ accounts;
•   Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations, NSSF, WHT and PAYE returns;
•   Participate in the preparation of monthly management accounts for the Association;
•   Facilitate the preparation and follow up of tax matters of the Association;
•   Ensure that all matters of administration of the Association are properly executed;
•   Conduct procurement of items in line with the procurement policy;
•   Perform any other duties that may be allocated to you from time to time

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

•   The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Administration from a recognized University or relevant discipline;
•   Professional qualification in ACCA, CPA or CIMA is desirable;
•   Academic excellence in all the above disciplines;
•   A minimum of four years’ relevant working experience in a similar busy environment;
•   Good financial management skills with knowledge of computer Accounting Packages and good understanding of financial requirements and tax policies;
•   Excellent Analytical Skills and Ability to work under minimum supervision;
•   Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to generate financial reports and meet set deadlines with good integrity and confidentiality;
•   Knowledge of computerized accounting software like QuickBooks, Tally etc is an added advantage;
•   Ability to maintain personal professional development and competencies on financial issues; and
•   Be a good team player with good interpersonal, communication and excellent creative and thinking skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications together with:

•   Attached copies of all academic qualifications (transcripts and certificates);
•   Updated detailed CVs and contact telephone numbers;
•   Three professional references and or/academic references

Please send an application via E-mail to; recruitment@kskassociates.net

You can physically deliver your application to any of our offices in East Africa.
Please send your applications to;
The Recruitment Director, KSK Associates Financial Consultants,
 Annex Ruth Towers, Plot 15 A, Clement Hill 
P.O Box 70434 Kampala – Uganda.